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Finding the Fourth Proportional to 1,527.75, 2,290.50 and 603

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Solution

The fourth proportional to 1,527.75, 2,290.50 and 603 is: 904.06

Step by Step Solution

  1. Step 1: Write the proportion equation
    1,527.75 : 2,290.50 = 603 : x
  2. Step 2: Convert to fraction form
    1,527.75/2,290.50 = 603/x
  3. Step 3: Cross multiply
    1,527.75x = 2,290.50 × 603
  4. Step 4: Simplify right side
    1,527.75x = 1,381,171.50
  5. Step 5: Solve for x
    x = 1,381,171.50/1,527.75
  6. Step 6: Final answer
    x = 904.06

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